How far is Walnut Creek, OH from West Chester, OH?

The driving distance from Walnut Creek, OH to West Chester, OH is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
43.05 mi
00h 57m
Flight
29.1 mi
46.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.1 mi
Kilometers
46.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.05 mi
Kilometers
69.28 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Chester
Sat, May 30, 11:59 AM EDT
Return by in Walnut Creek
Sat, May 30, 12:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Creek
2026-05-30T11:02
Arrive West Chester
Sat, May 30, 11:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Barnhill
OH

City in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

From Walnut Creek
21.5 mi
00h 28m
To West Chester
21.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut Creek and West Chester.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Creek and West Chester.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    1216 ft · 31 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 39

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 39

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2037 ft · 34 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Dover Road Northwest

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Dover Road Northwest

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 39

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Route 39

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1565 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 250 East, SR 800 South: Cadiz-Dennison

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3151 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Street

    151 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jewett Avenue

    1518 ft · 31 sec · Jewett Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Taylor Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Taylor Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Johnson Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · Johnson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7.7 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    57 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Creek and West Chester.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 39
23.4 mi · 54%
Johnson Avenue
6.02 mi · 14%
Dover Road Northwest
2.41 mi · 6%
US 250 East
2.28 mi · 5%
West Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Jewett Avenue
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 39

Keep slight right

9.86 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnhill
00h 28m from Walnut Creek
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walnut Creek and Sunny near West Chester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Creek to West Chester?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Barnhill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Walnut Creek and 21.6 miles from West Chester.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.63 one way or $11.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Creek and Sunny near West Chester.

Stop Ideas Near Barnhill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Barnhill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Washington Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

Port Washington Town Hall

Port Washington , OH
Port Washington, OH 43837
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Museum
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

Gnadenhutten Village Hall

Gnadenhutten , OH
141 S Walnut St, Gnadenhutten, OH 44629
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barnhill.

RAIL

Alliance

57 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Union Station

116 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Elyria

119 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Creek and West Chester. Straight-line distance: 29.1 mi (46.83 km).

Walnut Creek

#1 Walnut Creek

Township in Holmes County, Ohio

Population3,924
Coordinates40.5414500, -81.7218000
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Chester

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,791
Coordinates40.2336800, -81.3442800
Altitude354
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-81.721798, 40.541483)
End: SR 342 (-81.34429, 40.233256)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.63
Round trip
$11.26
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.63 $11.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.45 $12.90
Premium $4.79 $7.28 $14.56
Diesel $4.30 $6.54 $13.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Creek and West Chester. The current time is 11:02:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.